Bishop Ohl Responds to Bishop Iker
“We are holding them all close in prayer, both those who are leaving to become part of the Ordinariate and those of our sisters and brothers at St. Timothy’s from whom we have been separated for nearly three years. We want to assure them they are welcome in The Episcopal Church and in this diocese.”
Court Order Affects Ordinariate-bound Parish
“Sadly, this prevents a pastoral solution to a sensitive issue of spiritual discernment,” says Bishop Jack L. Iker. “We are grateful to Bishop Keith Ackerman for his willingness to provide Sunday services at St. Timothy’s beginning on the first Sunday after Christmas Day.”
Bishop Elliott Sorge Dies at 82
The Rt. Rev. Elliott Lorenz Sorge, Bishop of Easton, Maryland, from 1983 to 1993, died Dec. 6 in Denver. He was 82. He was consecrated Bishop of South-Central Brazil in 1971 and served that diocese until 1977. A native of Michigan City, Indiana, he was an alumnus of DePauw University and of Seabury-Western Theological Seminary. […]
Province IV Bishops to Discuss S.C. Deeds
From the Diocese of South Carolina Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Yesterday, December 5, the Rt. Rev. Clifton Daniel, acting as Vice President of Province IV of The Episcopal Church, contacted Bishop Lawrence to request a meeting with other bishops of the Province to discuss the release of quitclaim deeds by the Diocese of […]
Bishops Seek Meeting with Bp. Lawrence
“Since we [bishops of Province IV] have had no direct communication from you regarding these reported actions, we determined that it is our duty as bishops of this province to address these concerns in direct communication with you, as Jesus exhorts his followers in Matthew’s Gospel (18:15-20), and in accord with our ordination vows regarding the unity and governance of the church.”
Eyewitness: Finding Peace amid Terrorism
By Francis Omondi Clouds of fear brood over Garissa in the northeastern province of Kenya. For residents of Garissa the reality of terrorism struck home on the night of Nov. 24. My colleague at the clinic thought it was a tire blowout. Suddenly John rushed in with blood covering his face. He did not know […]
ACI Interprets Board’s Ruling
From the Anglican Communion Institute, Inc. We are greatly encouraged by the decision of the Disciplinary Board for Bishops to dismiss charges of abandonment against Bishop Mark Lawrence. We appreciate the timely decision by the Board and the articulation by its President, Bishop Dorsey Henderson, of the legal basis for the decision to dismiss. We […]